The Entertainer

Introduction

Scott Joplin

This piece was written by Scott Joplin, who was an American ragtime musician and composer. He is widely considered the greatest ragtime composer of all time.  He was born in Texas around 1868 and grew up in Texarkana, Texas. His relatives were railroad workers. His father wanted him to find work that would pay. His mother said he should learn music. Even though he was from Texas, most of his pieces were written when he was in Missouri and New York City. 

Video

The Lesson

Sheet Music

Piano
Ukulele
Guitar

 

 

Sorry!  No recorder for this one!

Recorder
On-Screen Piano (No Xylophone)

Don’t Forget!

You can look up the ukulele chords and guitar chords and get help with reading tablature,
playing the recorder or rhythm (percussion) instruments right here on my website!

Enrichment

Music from the Jungle Book in Rag Style

More Rags by Scott Joplin